Construction stories

Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.

Macquarie Data Centres has completed the structural phase of its AUD $350m IC3 Super West AI data centre in Sydney, opening in Q3 2026 with 47MW capacity.

Multiplex has topped out Stage Two of NEXTDC's Perth data centre with an AUD $110 million boost, doubling the facility's IT capacity and advancing digital infrastructure.

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator to mass-produce smart, eco-friendly homes, cutting emissions by 75% and waste by 80% with automated modular design.

Autodesk launches AI-powered updates across design, manufacturing, construction, and media, enhancing collaboration and productivity with new cloud tools.

New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has begun constructing its third facility, STT Bangkok 2, set to enhance Thailand's digital infrastructure by Q4 2026.

QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.

Chaos has acquired EvolveLAB, enhancing its design-to-visualisation solutions for the AEC industry, particularly through innovative AI technologies.

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

The global drone GIS mapping market is poised for significant expansion, fuelled by technological advancements and increasing demand across diverse industries.

Trackunit and Cisco have teamed up to launch a solution aimed at cutting unplanned downtime in the construction industry, boosting productivity globally.

EnerMech has appointed Chetan Bhat as Global CIO to lead its digital strategy, drawing on over 20 years of IT leadership experience.

Michael Freeman has been appointed as the Country Lead for Malaysia by construction consultancy Linesight, aiming to enhance growth in the booming sector.

Despite recognising AI's potential, Australian firms struggle with real-time data, a critical component for effective operations and future AI success.

A Cloudflare study reveals 41% of cybersecurity leaders in Asia Pacific faced data breaches last year, amid growing fears over AI's role in such incidents.

Goodman Group has completed a third data centre at its Tsuen Wan West campus in Hong Kong, enhancing capacity to 225MW for burgeoning digital demands.